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Muscatine, IA

Founded 1839Muscatine CountyElev. 179 m
Population
23,567
Median home
$146,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About Muscatine

Muscatine is a city in Iowa with about 23,567 residents. Muscatine was founded in 1839 and sits in Muscatine County. The median age is 36.7 and the median household income is $59,332. Homes carry a median value of $146,900, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,567
Median age
36.7
Median household income
$59,332
Per-capita income
$31,057
Poverty rate
16.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
17.2 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino19.3%
Black4.5%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.6%
Production, transportation & material moving26.7%
Service19%
Sales & office17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$146,900
Median gross rent
$979/mo
Owner-occupied
68.7%
Median year built
1962
Households
9,576
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Muscatine has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Muscatine High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Susan Clark Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–8
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
Grant Elementary SchoolElementary
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Madison Elementary SchoolElementary
McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary
Mulberry Elementary SchoolElementary
Muskie Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Muscatine314
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Muscatine1,196
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Muscatine Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Muscatine.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Muscatine County
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Muscatine is in Muscatine County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Muscatine was founded in 1839 and sits in Muscatine County. Elevation ~179 m.

Map of Muscatine
Muscatine, IA
Where Muscatine is
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Historic places

18 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clark-Blackwell HouseFuller, W. Joseph, HouseClark, Alexander, HouseFirst Presbyterian ChurchMcKibben, S. M., HouseSinnett Octagon HouseTrinity Episcopal ChurchWarde, J. C. B., House
Notable people from Muscatine
Charles Fox ParhamMax Allan CollinsEllis Parker ButlerJoe WieskampCharles E. WinterFrank O. HortonEmmett LynnGeorge E. MendenhallNorman G. BakerTerry Beatty
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Nearby cities
Davenport (26 mi)Iowa (29 mi)Bettendorf (32 mi)Coralville (33 mi)North Liberty (36 mi)Burlington (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Muscatine, IA (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for Muscatine, Iowa.

Ryan Emory Davis, 37
Muscatine · 52761
Angel Gonzalez, 32
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Angel Dejesus Escalante, Angel Dejesus Escalante-Gonzalez
Edward Keith Thomas, 39
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Eddie Thomas, Edward Keith Jr Thomas
Charles Eugene Walker Jr, 53
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Charles Eugene Walker, Charles E Walker
Stephen Claude Pickett, 50
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Stephen Picket, Eligan Picket
Brian Ray Hammill, 49
Muscatine · 52761
AKA Brian Williamson
Christopher Knee, 41
Muscatine · 52761
AKA Christopher Miller, Christopher Andrew Knee
John Ruiz Hernandez, 58
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Joel Cantarero, Smoke Dog Hearnandez
Jose Alfredo Perez, 21
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
David Allen Brown, 63
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA David A Brown, Elmer Brown
Michael Dennis Clark, 49
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Michael D Clark, Michael Clark
Michael Davis, 56
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Michael G Davis, Michael Glenn Davis
Michael Glenn Davis, 56
Muscatine · 52761
AKA Mike Davis
Robert Curtis Brown, 50
Muscatine · Muscatine County · 52761
AKA Robert C Brown, Robert Brown
John R Anderson, 44
Muscatine · 52761
AKA John R Adnrerson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Muscatine — frequently asked

What is the population of Muscatine, Iowa?
Muscatine has a population of about 23,567, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Muscatine?
The median home value in Muscatine is $146,900, and the median gross rent is $979/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Muscatine safe? What is the crime rate?
Muscatine Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 314 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Muscatine face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Muscatine County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Muscatine?
Muscatine has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Muscatine?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near Muscatine. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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